A couple of weeks ago I gave a friend a pillow I'd made. Instead of wrapping it in paper, or putting it into a box, I made a simple gift bag from painter's canvas (leftover from my drapes), tied with a strip of toile fabric, and finished off with a felted wool flower pinned to the knot.
I've made a lot of these flowers. They go together quickly. I like using felted sweaters I pick up at the thrift store. The tutorial I used is one created by Betz White, author of a couple of books and designer of so many pretty things.
Anytime you can recycle and upcycle is a good thing. Such a sweet way to present a lovely gift. Have a wonderful Wednesday. :) Tammy
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet way to present a gift! I know that your felted flowers are very pretty.
ReplyDeleteCanvas and toile is a great combination. The felt rose is adorable!
ReplyDeleteVery sweet presentation. I'm off to see the tutorial you link to. Don't you love the painter's cloth? I keep some on hand at all times. I'm forever seeing lovely things to make with it. (Some fine day, I really am going to finish the table runner tutorial that you have, though I'm running low on doilies and may have to do some flea market shopping.)
ReplyDeleteLorrie - this is such a nice idea. I like the bag and ribbon too! I would love to try the felted roses. Thanks for the suggestion!
ReplyDeleteSo simple... yet so very pretty!
ReplyDeleteSweet...a creative way to wrap a gift!
ReplyDeleteI love simplicity!!!
ReplyDeleteFuroshiki, the japanese art of fabric wrapping...you have the skill Lorrie..thanks for sharing your lovely ideas..
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You are so full of ideas! And, so crafty...
Hope all is well with you and your family.
Such a thoughtful way of giving, upcyclying is all the rage now!
ReplyDeleteThe little felted flower is a gift in itself, just lovely.
sweet & creative! lovely greetings
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You certainly have some great ideas Lorrie.
ReplyDeleteSo cute - you're very creative. I'm going to "borrow" this idea!
ReplyDeleteI had a peek at the tutorial and it looks fairly simple for such a beautiful result. Thanks, Lorrie.
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